Chess Tournaments in Bellevue, WA
Bellevue, WA sits within the broader Washington chess community. Below are the clubs, coaches, and events we can verify locally, along with quick links to nearby places worth a look.
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- Clubs
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- Upcoming events
- 2,162
- Washington USCF players
Local chess rarely lives in a single venue. The most reliable way to read Bellevue is to treat the clubs, coaches, and tournaments below as one connected picture: a regular club night to play, a coach when you want to improve, and weekend events when you are ready to compete. If Bellevue looks quiet, nearby places like Seattle, WA, Bothell, WA, and Bellingham, WA are usually the fastest next step.
- Tournaments are where rated results happen — check the dates and format before you commit to travel.
- If the local list is short, widen to nearby cities — players often treat the whole area as one scene.
1 upcoming USCF-rated tournament in and around Bellevue, WA. Next up: Eastern Washington Open - 2026 on September 26, 2026 in Spokane, WA.
Washington has 2,162 USCF-rated players. See full Washington USCF stats
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Upcoming Tournaments
2 resultsUpcoming rated and unrated competition in Bellevue, WA first, followed by close-in nearby events worth the drive.
See More Events in BellevueTraditional blitz tourney with no delay or increment. 6-Rd Swiss. Not rated. If available, USCF Quick rating will be used for seeding. Rounds will be about every 15-20 minutes. Unhealthy snacks (e.g., cookies, etc.) w...
This is Spokane's Premier Autumn weekend tournament, which has been held annually for more than 20 years! The 2026 edition will again be held at West Central Abbey - a 5-Round Swiss System Tournament, G/90;d5. Registe...
Upcoming Events
2 resultsUpcoming club nights, camps, workshops, and community events in Bellevue, WA and nearby areas.
See More Events in BellevueSOCIAL CHESS
Hosted by Spokane Chess Club
FREE Pizza, Soft Drinks, Casual Chess, Conversation!
Please register one week in advance so supplies can be planned!
The OPEN @ St. John Vianney School welcomes all players, scholastic and adults. ++4-round Swiss++ - and division of sections depends on of players and their ratings Check-in: 9:00-9:30 am. Pay Admission (cash prefer...
Chess Clubs Nearby
7 resultsStart with clubs in Bellevue, WA, then use the nearby options that are an easy drive away.
See More Clubs in BellevueWelcome to Cascadia Chess club, we are an inclusive club here at Cascadia College prepared to teach you the basics of chess, and critical thinking techniques. This club is not only for beginners but also competitive p...
The club meets Thursday evenings at the West Central Abbey's Fellowship Hall (except Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Years weeks). Doors open between 6:30 and 7:00 pm, with scheduled events beginning as close to 7:00...
Chess Coaches Nearby
Browse coaches in Bellevue, WA first, then compare a few strong nearby options from the surrounding area.
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